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Shell sea snail Gevoornde Belhoorn Tonne Numbered top right
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Shell sea snail Gevoornde Belhoorn Tonne Numbered top right
Shell of a sea snail, Gevoornde Belhoorn. / Tonne, Shell of a sea snail. Numbered top right: 13. Part of the sixth album with drawings of fish, shells and insects. Sixth of twelve albums with drawings of animals, birds and plants known around 1600, commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II. With explanations in Dutch, Latin and French, molluscs (shell, snail-shell etc.), Anselmus Boetius de Boodt, 1596 - 1610, paper, pencil, chalk, watercolor (paint), deck paint, brush, h 121 mm × w 106 mm
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 19551661
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This print showcases the exquisite beauty of a shell sea snail, known as Gevoornde Belhoorn Tonne. The intricate details and delicate patterns on its surface are truly mesmerizing. The top right corner of the print reveals a small number "13", indicating its place within the sixth album containing drawings of fish, shells, and insects. This particular album is part of a larger collection consisting of twelve albums commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II during the late 16th to early 17th century. Created by Anselmus Boetius de Boodt between 1596 and 1610, this artwork not only captures the visual essence of molluscs but also provides valuable information in three languages: Dutch, Latin, and French. The comprehensive explanations accompanying each drawing add depth to our understanding of these fascinating creatures. Measuring approximately 121 mm in height and 106 mm in width, this print perfectly preserves every stroke made with pencil, chalk, watercolor paint, deck paint brush - showcasing both precision and artistry. As you gaze upon this image from the Liszt Collection, let yourself be transported back in time to an era when natural history illustrations were highly sought after for their scientific significance as well as their aesthetic appeal.
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